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Writeups.org is an encyclopaedia of characters in genre fiction — comic books, video games, action movies, etc. It offers illustrated, researched profiles. These also include technical data for role-players. If you need a robust understanding of a character’s abilities, personality, history, etc. this is *the* place to be.
A short article for new-ish tabletop role-players, about the main RPGs that are about super-heroes. So that’s useful for orientation, as you’ll see.
The three main companions of vintage sci-fi Belgian adventurer Luc Orient.
It’s meant to be read after the Luc Orient profile, but it starts with a link toward that.
A vintage hero in Franco-Belgian graphic novels. We’ll cover here the 1960s and early 1970s sci-fi stories.
A 1980 Avengers encounter in Pittsburgh. Mighty, super-heated metallic brick.
Humble Bundle just launched a sale with Valiant Comics.
So that’s an excellent opportunity to get a pile of Valiant comics (Shadowman, X-O, Faith and the Future Force, etc.) in digital format, with no DRM, for as little as one buck.
The heroine of bloody awesome Global Frequency story The Run.
Cranky Londoner and superb parkour runner.
Obscure 1970s karateka who fought Daredevil. Seemed dangerous, but we can’t quite be sure.
As of August of 2018, this profile was overhauled – and received bricks-smashing M&M stats.
Additional Advantages for DC Heroes RPG Players. Recent additions :
— Police Rank Advantage
— Corrections to the Mystique Advantage
— Usage notes for Attractive, Free Access, Credentials
— Wanderer’s Connections Advantage
— Cheerleadership Advantage
— Financial Backing (Rich Friends/Family rewrite)
— Life Support (two additional types)
We’ve had routing issues in July. They’re fixed.
A strange and intriguing and under-used Marvel character with at least two distinct identities.
She fought Captain America and S.H.I.E.L.D., and not just with the power of disco.
The 1960s Matador, an early Daredevil enemy, is often considered a low point in DD’s rogues gallery. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t cromulent ways of using the character.
As of July of 2018, this profile was redone de arriba abajo.
One of ’em goofy Hostess Cakes comic book advert villains, seen in 1980.
One of the most popular classic Street Fighters characters, a giant Russian wrestler.
As of July of 2018, Tom has revised and improved this entry. It now has 8% more muscle and 11% more chest hair.
Street-level costumed villain and sadist, with knives.
As of July of 2018, this profile had some M&M stats brutally slapped on.
Formerly the Indestructible Man, a James Bond-style mastermind with many henchmen.
As of July of 2018, this profile was overhauled, updated, and received HD illustrations plus impenetrable M&M stats.
This Weapons locker article covers machineguns, flamethrowers, light rocket launchers, anti-armour rifles, etc.. As of July of 2018, it was split away from the Weapons Locker article covering grenades, so it’s all easier to read.
Recent additions :
— Infantry demolition rocket launcher.
A strange, sinister manipulator from the far future. He appeared in an early sort of Marvel crossover, back during the 1970s.
As of July of 2018, this profile was upgraded, received HD illustrations, and got time-travelling psychotic M&M stats.
These are enhanced, fast zombies from the Grim Dawn video game.
They can drain life force to repair themselves as they kill, so that’s nice.
A Uzis-toting, punk-style League of Assassins operative.
She has worked directly for Ra’s al Ghul… and Red Robin (Timothy Wayne).
1970s psychopath with a scythe and noose, who thinks he’s a righteous vigilante.
The first Hangman (Harlan Krueger) chiefly clashed with the Werewolf by Night, and with Spider-Woman.
A 1970s enemy of Luke Cage with steel teeth. Minor mob boss.
As of July of 2018, this profile was overhauled.
Mae appears in the (pretty good) Dragon Age comics books, and has a cameo in Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Powerful mage and politician from Tevinter, allied with Varric, Alistair and the Inquisition.
Verrrry minor 1977 Aquaman villain. This guy can command sea life.
As of July of 2018, this profile now has HD illustrations and piscine M&M stats.
This is the second part of our Deadly Nightshade profile, with a link to the first.
Artificial werewolves ! Captain America with fur ! Harlem mobs ! Genetically engineering dragons ! Brain surgery ! The Black Panther ! Twice ! And more !
Here’s a pile of digital Dungeons & Dragons comics books for download, with the lowest tier costing all of $1.
Most of the good stuff is in there, including the John Rogers material.
A polymath mad scientist who started out as teenage girl from the ghetto. Nightshade brings a *lot* to the table, from her innumerable inventions and weapons to her career, moral ambiguities and character growth.
As of July of 2018, this profile is being cleft in two shorter profiles.
Simply a “named” sniper seen in Red Robin comics. Ra’s al Ghul operative.
One of the biggest guns in the Street Fighters universe.
As of July of 2018, this profile was overhauled and expanded.
Misty as she appeared during the 1970s, back when she was an Iron Fist supporting character.
As of July of 2018, this profile was entirely redone.
Colleen Wing as she appeared in Iron Fist stories during the 1970s. PI, martial artist, samurai.
As of July of 2018, this profile was entirely redone at long, long last.